Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will welcome the festive season with Celestial, an Interstellar Festive Season, a programme inspired by the timeless beauty of the night sky and the stars that have guided life in the Maldives for generations. Running from 21 December 2026 to 10 January 2027, the celebrations will bring together festive gatherings, culinary experiences, wellness activities and family entertainment, creating opportunities for guests to celebrate the season with family and friends.
The festivities will begin with a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on 21 December at Aura, featuring carols, canapés and seasonal celebrations. Christmas Eve will bring festive dining experiences across selected restaurants, with fresh seafood, festive favourites and live entertainment.
On Christmas Day, Santa will make his arrival at the island, bringing festive surprises and special treats for families. The celebrations will continue into the New Year with a beachfront cocktail gathering hosted by the General Manager and Leadership Team, followed by a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner featuring gourmet dining, live entertainment, performances and a fireworks display.
Dining will remain a central part of the festive programme, with a selection of experiences inspired by flavours from around the world. Highlights will include an intimate Chef’s Table by Dario, Christmas High Tea at Sip Tea Lounge, themed buffet evenings and Pan-Asian Mosaic, a one-night-only four-hands dinner by Galih and Khadak. Guests will also be able to enjoy a Christmas Mixology Workshop and an Orthodox Christmas Eve Dinner at Aura on 6 January.
The programme will also feature a collection of wellness experiences, including festive spa treatments, personalised therapies and fitness activities. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy signature treatments such as the Celestial Christmas Collection and Lunar Rituals, alongside yoga, meditation and personal training sessions. Visiting practitioner Coco Maruno will also offer personalised experiences through restorative bodywork, Tibetan sound and her signature Cosmic Rejuvenation Method™ and The Inner Compass Method.
Younger guests will be able to take part in a range of activities at Krakengiri Kids’ Club, including family pool parties, beach games, fashion shows, glow parties and creative workshops. The resort’s Art Studio will offer hands-on experiences such as galaxy candle making, resin festive ornaments, T-shirt painting and cup glazing.
Guests looking to explore the surrounding waters will also be able to enjoy lagoon shark safaris, reef and turtle exploration, dolphin quests, Seabob experiences, parasailing and introductory diving sessions. Through its Celestial – An Interstellar Festive Season programme, Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa will bring together seasonal traditions, dining, wellness and island experiences for a festive celebration beneath the stars.